A The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild speedrunner made headlines by beating the Nintendo Switch 2 version of the acclaimed RPG at the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience in Japan, where playtime was limited to just 10 minutes.
As VGC reported, Japanese content creator Ikaboze tackled the challenge using an existing save file, unaware of what equipment Link had. Choosing to "defeat the final boss while tied up completely naked and with all my equipment removed," Ikaboze launched into the final battle against Ganon. Remarkably, just seven minutes later, Ganon was defeated, and the crowd erupted in spontaneous applause.
裸でガノン凸って倒した https://t.co/IqRA6PAePw pic.twitter.com/84NhuN1Pjq
— 最強ゼルダGamesいかぼうず (@Ikaboze) April 27, 2025
This feat was all the more impressive considering Ikaboze was navigating an unfamiliar controller and couldn't hear the game over the convention hall's noise.
“I was surprised by how many people had gathered,” he remarked. “Staff were even filming on their smartphones. This was the first time anyone had completed the Breath of the Wild demo, and the staff congratulated me."
The Nintendo Switch 2 Enhanced Edition of Breath of the Wild boasts improved visuals and performance, achievements, and supports the new "Zelda Notes" service in the Nintendo Switch Online app. Owners of the original Switch version can access these enhancements by purchasing an "upgrade pack" for $10. Additionally, both Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom upgrade packs are available at no extra cost to Nintendo Switch Online and Expansion Pack subscribers.
Here's a look at the pricing for Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games in the U.S. for those opting not to upgrade: -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Kirby and The Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star Crossed World - $79.99The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - $69.99Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV - $79.99The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - $79.99Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders began on April 24, with the console priced at $449.99. As expected, pre-orders sold out rapidly. Nintendo has advised U.S. customers who pre-ordered through the My Nintendo Store that release date delivery is not guaranteed due to high demand.
For more details, check out IGN's Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide.
